Trainee Management Accountant / Finance Manager

Contract Personnel Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Norwich is seeking a motivated individual for a management accounting role. The successful candidate will maintain bookkeeping, assist with monthly management accounts, and manage cash flow. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel are required. This permanent position offers an opportunity to develop valuable financial skills within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Some experience in management accounting.
• Understanding of work in progress accounting.
• Willingness to learn and develop financial skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping records and manage payroll.
• Assist in production of monthly management accounts.
• Monitor and optimise cash flow with forecasts.
• Manage job costing and ensure accurate reporting.
• Prepare lead schedules for annual accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Excellent communication skills

Competence in Excel

Job description

Overview

Reference: CPL0004029

Salary: £33,000 - £36,000/annum

Job Location: United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Norfolk -- Norwich

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 18 September 2025

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to work closely with senior leadership while developing their skills in management accounting and bookkeeping. The successful candidate will handle a range of responsibilities that are critical to the smooth financial operation of the business.

We're seeking someone who is not only technically capable but also highly organised and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a high sense of urgency, ensuring that critical financial tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately maintain bookkeeping records, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and managing payroll.
• Assist in the production of timely and robust monthly management accounts.
• Monitor and optimise cash flow, including preparing cash flow forecasts.
• Manage job costing, ensuring all projects are tracked and reported accurately.
• Support the preparation of lead schedules for annual accounts.
• Develop and maintain financial KPIs and dashboards to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with operations to streamline processes and implement efficient, tech-enabled systems.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and liaise with external accountants as needed.
• Respond promptly to ad hoc financial queries and provide actionable insights to the leadership team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Some experience in management accounting (formal qualifications are not required).
• Understanding of work in progress and how to account for it, as it relates to long project-based work.
• A willingness to learn and develop financial skills through on-the-job training or further study.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• A proactive, "can-do" attitude and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Competence in Excel and a general aptitude for working with numbers and data.
• An interest in systems and processes, with a problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.